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Thu, Oct 01, 2026 - Page 50

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L United Therapeutics Wins Patent Case Against Liquidia United Therapeutics Corporation (UTHR) announced that the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware ruled that Liquidia Technologies (LQDA) infringed claims 1 and 14 of United Therapeutics' U.S. Patent No. 11,826, EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 03:33 AM UTC L Dollar Index Hits 14-week High DXY increased to 101.61, the highest since June 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Dollar Index gained 2.02%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 3.84%. NEWS | Oct 01, 2026, 03:32 AM UTC H Trump Losing Midterms Could Be the 'Trigger' that Pops AI Bubble, Says Market Analyst — Here's What Crypto Punters Think Market research platform Bull Theory said on Wednesday that a Republican loss in the November midterms could be the “trigger” that bursts the AI bubble. AI Becoming More Dependent on External Financing? In an X post, Bul LIVE | Oct 01, 2026, 03:32 AM UTC L Spot Gold May Retest $4,141 Support After Weak Bounce Spot gold may experience a moderate bounce into the $4,178-$4,190 per ounce range before retesting a support level at $4,141. A prior bounce from $4,112 appears to have concluded, indicated by a significant drop from $4, COMMODITIES | Oct 01, 2026, 03:32 AM UTC L Havells India: Analyst Sees Favorable Risk-Reward Ahead of Earnings Citi analyst Ashish Kanodia stated that Havells India's recent stock correction presents a favorable risk-reward scenario ahead of its fiscal second-quarter earnings. The stock experienced an approximate 18% decline in S EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 03:31 AM UTC M RBI Dollar Inflows Boost Stakes in Inflation Fight India's central bank's successful efforts to attract dollars have bolstered foreign exchange reserves and defended the rupee. The stronger-than-expected inflow of $133 billion is now increasing the case for a more hawkis CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 01, 2026, 03:31 AM UTC L RBI Approves Appointment Of Anup Kumar Saha As MD & CEO Kotak Mahindra Bank announced that the Reserve Bank of India has approved the appointment of Anup Kumar Saha as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 03:31 AM UTC M Asian session market picture: S&P 500 +0.36%, Nasdaq 100 +0.58%; USD/JPY +0.52%, WTI -0.92%, 1810 leads volume Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.36 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.58 percent, Dow futures is up 0.13 percent and Russell futures is up 0.23 percent. In currencies, the dollar inde EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 03:30 AM UTC M India's markets regulator clears corporate bond index futures for NSE India's National Stock Exchange has received a no-objection certificate from markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India to launch futures contracts linked to a corporate bond index. The launch is subject to REGULATION | Oct 01, 2026, 03:29 AM UTC L UAE Construction Market Holds Firm Amid Shifting Delivery Landscape The UAE construction market demonstrates resilience with continued significant investment, though the conditions for project delivery are evolving, according to a report by Currie & Brown. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 03:28 AM UTC L DFI Retail, Keppel DC REIT Lead Gains on FTSE Straits Times Index DFI Retail and Keppel DC REIT were among the top gainers on the FTSE Straits Times Index. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 03:28 AM UTC L OpenAI: most of the activity reviewed involved routine research tasks, including accessing public web content OpenAI: most of the activity reviewed involved routine research tasks, including accessing public web content NEWS | Oct 01, 2026, 03:28 AM UTC M FTSE Straits Times Index Reverses Losses; Up 0.2% at 5685.59 The FTSE Straits Times Index reversed earlier losses, trading 0.2% higher at 5685.59. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 03:27 AM UTC L OpenAI: reviewing findings, gave initial briefing to Canadian officials conducting government review OpenAI: reviewing findings, gave initial briefing to Canadian officials conducting government review NEWS | Oct 01, 2026, 03:27 AM UTC L OpenAI: aware of reports of models trying to access publicly available data from Canadian government websites OpenAI: aware of reports of models trying to access publicly available data from Canadian government websites NEWS | Oct 01, 2026, 03:27 AM UTC L Automobile Stocks to See Activity on Monthly Sales Figures Announcement Automobile stocks including Tata Motors PV, Maruti Suzuki, Escorts, Eicher Motors, TVS Motor, and Hero Moto Corp are expected to be active as companies announce their September monthly sales figures. Analysts anticipate EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 03:27 AM UTC L Gulf Air launches Kuala Lumpur flights ahead of F1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air launched its inaugural flight to Kuala Lumpur, establishing a new direct air link and expanding its international network ahead of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in 2026. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 03:27 AM UTC L WBD, HPE, CRWD Stocks Reach 52-Week Highs Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), and CrowdStrike (CRWD) shares climbed to 52-week highs on Wednesday, driven by company-specific catalysts, positive Wall Street sentiment, and favorable mac EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 03:26 AM UTC H Paramount Skydance Prices Debt Offering To Fund Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition Paramount Skydance priced a large debt package, including secured notes and expanded term loans, to finance its planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. MNA | Oct 01, 2026, 03:26 AM UTC L Malaysia Consumer Sector Could Remain Resilient — Market Talk The Malaysian consumer sector could remain resilient over the next six months, though spending is likely to become more selective, Apex Securities analyst Wong Kai Heng says in a note. Stable employment, wage growth and GEOPOLITICS | Oct 01, 2026, 03:25 AM UTC H Micron Says Humanoid Robots Could Be Next Big Memory Driver, Analyst Sees 'Millions Of Machines' With Server-Level Chips Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MU ) said Wednesday that humanoid robots could become a major driver of memory and storage demand in the years ahead, a shift analyst Shay Boloor believes would be the turning point for ph LIVE | Oct 01, 2026, 03:25 AM UTC L Euro Weakness Vs. Dollar Not Ruled Out, Chart Shows Further euro weakness against the dollar isn't ruled out, based on daily charts, according to UOB's Global Economics & Markets Research. The recent steep decline of the euro versus the dollar hasn't yet stabilized. FX | Oct 01, 2026, 03:24 AM UTC L Abu Dhabi Chamber Recognizes 35 Companies for Sustainability Efforts The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) has awarded its Sustainability Label to 35 companies at the Liveability and Investment Exhibition (LIVEX 2026) in recognition of their commitment to responsible busi EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 03:23 AM UTC M Bajaj Auto Reports 5% Sales Increase in September 2026 Bajaj Auto announced its total sales for September 2026, reporting a 5% increase to 538,443 units. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 03:23 AM UTC L SML Mahindra Reports 18% Rise in September Total Vehicle Sales SML Mahindra Ltd. reported that its total vehicle sales for September increased by 18%. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 03:23 AM UTC L NSE Gets SEBI Approval for Corporate Bond Index Futures The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch corporate bond index futures. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 03:23 AM UTC L Coforge Expands Krakow Engineering Center Coforge Limited announced an expansion of its engineering center located in Krakow. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 03:23 AM UTC H European Gas Prices Fall After Sharp Rise European natural gas prices fell below €72/MWh on Thursday after rising over 4% the previous day, as traders continue to monitor Middle East developments and the bloc’s gas storage levels ahead of winter. Since the start COMMODITIES | Oct 01, 2026, 03:23 AM UTC L Palm oil extends falls on weaker soyoil and exports Malaysian palm oil futures fell for a fifth straight session, tracking weakness in Chicago soyoil prices and weighed down by soft September exports and rising production. COMMODITIES | Oct 01, 2026, 03:22 AM UTC L Vietnam extends fuel tax relief measures until end-2026 Vietnam will extend its fuel tax relief measures until the end of 2026, having initially introduced them this year to help stabilize the domestic market amid supply concerns stemming from the Middle East conflict. REGULATION | Oct 01, 2026, 03:19 AM UTC L ImmunityBio (IBRX) Logs Third Straight Quarterly Gain ImmunityBio, Inc. (IBRX) reported its third consecutive quarterly gain. Institutional disclosures from Q3 revealed that BlackRock had significantly narrowed the gap with Vanguard's combined holdings by adding more than t EARNINGS | Oct 01, 2026, 03:19 AM UTC M Yen Weakens After BOJ Summary Damps Rate Hike Bets The yen dropped against the dollar after a summary of opinions from the Bank of Japan’s September meeting disappointed investors looking for signs that policymakers may be preparing for another rate hike this month. Japa CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 01, 2026, 03:18 AM UTC L South Korea's Kospi Reverses Early Losses, Up 1.0% South Korea's Kospi index reversed earlier losses to trade 1.0% higher. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 03:17 AM UTC L OpenAI Accuses Moonshot AI of Copying AI Model Reasoning OpenAI has accused Chinese AI startup Moonshot AI, developer of Kimi, of a coordinated campaign to extract reasoning from its AI models. This adds to concerns about Chinese AI firms obtaining advanced model capabilities. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 03:16 AM UTC L Bangkok Floods Pose Risk to Thai Economy, Analyst Says Bangkok's recent floods are likely to have a negative impact on Thailand's economy, according to CGS International analyst Gun Hathaisattha. The capital city contributes nearly half of the country's economic output. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 03:15 AM UTC H Platinum Remains Under Pressure Platinum futures traded around $1,700 an ounce, staying near one-month lows as elevated oil prices and Treasury yields pressured the precious metals complex. Treasury yields climbed to multi-decade highs amid concerns ov CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 01, 2026, 03:14 AM UTC L China’s Tencent Leases 100,000 Chips From Oracle To Accelerate AI Push - FT READ HERE GEOPOLITICS | Oct 01, 2026, 03:12 AM UTC L Diyar Al Muharraq Seals Home Finance Deal with Khaleeji Bank Diyar Al Muharraq has signed a strategic agreement with Khaleeji Bank to offer financing options to prospective buyers of residential plots at the Al Nuzha development. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 03:12 AM UTC L Tencent Leases 100,000 Chips From Oracle China's Tencent has leased 100,000 chips from Oracle to accelerate its artificial intelligence development, according to the Financial Times. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 03:12 AM UTC L China Finance Ministry: To Accelerate Fiscal Spending Appropriately And Address Hidden Local Government Debt Risks China Finance Ministry: To Accelerate Fiscal Spending Appropriately And Address Hidden Local Government Debt Risks GEOPOLITICS | Oct 01, 2026, 03:11 AM UTC L Korea Line to Ship Coal, Iron Ore for Posco Korea Line will ship coal and iron ore for Posco from Oct. 9, 2026, to Jan. 19, 2030. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 03:09 AM UTC L Copper Remains Under Pressure Copper futures slipped toward $6.5 per pound on Thursday, reaching two-week lows as investors assessed mixed economic data from top consumer China this week, while a weeklong holiday in the country is expected to weigh o COMMODITIES | Oct 01, 2026, 03:09 AM UTC L China Finance Minister: To Boost Domestic Demand And Support Achievement Of Full-Year Economic Goals China Finance Minister: To Boost Domestic Demand And Support Achievement Of Full-Year Economic Goals GEOPOLITICS | Oct 01, 2026, 03:09 AM UTC L Korea Line Secures KRW71.92B Shipping Contract With Posco Flow Korea Line has secured a shipping contract valued at KRW71.92 billion with Posco Flow. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 03:09 AM UTC L Australia Household Spending Shows Positive Signals, Analysts Say Morgans analysts noted positive signals for companies like Eagers Automotive in Australia's August household spending data, highlighting transport as the strongest spending category. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 03:09 AM UTC M Japan bond yields rise tracking US Treasury selloff Japanese government bond yields increased on Thursday, mirroring a rise in US Treasury yields overnight, as market participants continued to monitor inflation risks and the trajectory of central bank interest rate policy RATES | Oct 01, 2026, 03:08 AM UTC L China Finance Minister: To Implement Proactive Fiscal Policy And Study Targeted Incremental Measures China Finance Minister: To Implement Proactive Fiscal Policy And Study Targeted Incremental Measures GEOPOLITICS | Oct 01, 2026, 03:08 AM UTC L CGS International: Yuan Appreciation Capped by U.S.-China Rate Gap CGS International analysts note that while Yuan appreciation is intact, the U.S. rate hike cycle will cap its pace. They cite China's manufacturing competitiveness, deepening yuan invoicing and hedging, and the currency' FX | Oct 01, 2026, 03:04 AM UTC L Bank of Japan Likely to Remain on Guard Against Inflation The Bank of Japan is expected to maintain its cautious stance against inflation, as indicated by the Tankan corporate survey. Continued cost pressures from high oil prices and a weak yen suggest that underlying inflation CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 01, 2026, 03:04 AM UTC L India bonds seen extending losses before debt sale, US yields weigh India government bonds may weaken at the start of the third quarter as elevated US Treasury yields cloud the rate outlook ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's policy decision, while a looming debt sale adds supply pressu RATES | Oct 01, 2026, 03:04 AM UTC L Indian Banks Propose New Route for Corporate Dollar Funding Some Indian banks are suggesting a strategy where large companies could obtain dollar funding more affordably by first borrowing in the domestic bond market and then converting the rupee debt into dollar liabilities via EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 03:04 AM UTC L Australian job vacancies fall 0.9% in August quarter Job vacancies in Australia fell 0.9% in the three months to August, reaching their lowest level since early 2025, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The annual pace of decline was modest ov MACRO | Oct 01, 2026, 03:04 AM UTC L EaseMyTrip Integrates Apple Pay for India Bookings EaseMyTrip has partnered with Apple Pay for its launch in India, aiming to streamline payment processes for travelers. Co-founder Rikant Pittie announced the integration on LinkedIn, stating that 'Travel just got a littl EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 03:02 AM UTC L Brazil Eyes Defense Ties, Embraer Aircraft Investments in India Brazil's Industry and Trade Minister Marcio Fernando Elias Rosa expressed interest in strengthening defense ties and investing in Embraer aircraft production in India during a meeting with India's Union Commerce and Indu EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 03:02 AM UTC L Tencent Leases About 100,000 Advanced AI Chips From Oracle In Deal Worth Around $7B - FT Five-Year Lease Covers Multiple Oracle Data Centres In Southeast Asia, With About 30% Paid Upfront - Deal Gives Tencent Access To Chips Unavailable In China For Its AI Model Development GEOPOLITICS | Oct 01, 2026, 03:01 AM UTC L Anup Saha Appointed MD & CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank The Reserve Bank of India has approved the appointment of Anup Kumar Saha as the new MD & CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank. Saha will assume the role on January 1, 2027, succeeding Ashok Vaswani for a three-year term. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 03:01 AM UTC M Asian session market picture: S&P 500 +0.32%, Nasdaq 100 +0.51%; USD/JPY +0.5%, WTI -0.65%, 1810 leads volume Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.32 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.51 percent, Dow futures is up 0.09 percent and Russell futures is up 0.16 percent. In currencies, the dollar inde EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC M Huawei Unveils Mate 90 Phones With Homegrown Chip Design Huawei Technologies unveiled its Mate 90 smartphone series, leveraging its in-house operating system and redesigned chip architecture to counter US restrictions on advanced semiconductor shipments. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC H Australia 10Y Yield Rises Toward 2011 Highs Australia’s 10-year government bond yield rose above 5.4%, near its highest level since mid-2011, tracking elevated US Treasury yields amid persistent energy-driven inflation concerns. The 10- and 30-year US Treasury yie CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 01, 2026, 02:59 AM UTC L Corn futures fall amid high stocks Chicago corn futures fell for a fourth consecutive session on Thursday amid higher-than-expected US stocks.Corn CBOT:ZC1! lost 0,05% to $5-1/2 a bushel by 0245 GMT. The contract was traded in a tight range between $5 and COMMODITIES | Oct 01, 2026, 02:59 AM UTC L Syntara Expands Scar Treatment Study Syntara will add 10 participants to the initial 20-patient Phase 1b study cohort of its topical anti-fibrotic drug candidate SNT-9465, developed to improve hypertrophic sternotomy scars. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 02:58 AM UTC L Citi analyst sees higher cash flows for New World Development but risks remain Citi analyst Cindy Li noted that investor concerns over higher interest rates and potential rights issues or placements persist for New World Development. A 25-basis-point interest rate increase could add 200 million Hon EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 02:57 AM UTC L AI Agents Tried To Hack Canadian Govt Website, Research Firm Says READ HERE NEWS | Oct 01, 2026, 02:57 AM UTC M Indian Rupee Poised to Weaken on Higher Oil Prices, US Yields The Indian rupee is expected to fall on Thursday, pressured by rising oil prices and US Treasury yields. Fading bets on an October Federal Reserve rate hike offer little support to the currency. FX | Oct 01, 2026, 02:57 AM UTC L India trade minister: discussed with USTR Greer on early wrap-up of interim deal under India-US trade agreement India trade minister: discussed with USTR Greer on early wrap-up of interim deal under India-US trade agreement NEWS | Oct 01, 2026, 02:57 AM UTC L Nine killed in two Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan: Afghan Taliban spokesperson Nine killed in two Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan: Afghan Taliban spokesperson NEWS | Oct 01, 2026, 02:56 AM UTC H Weaknes in Indonesian Equities Persists as New Month Begins Indonesian stocks fell 16 points or 0.3% to 6,056 on Thursday morning, the first trading day of October, extending weakness for the sixth straight session. Investors were on edge ahead of key data releases later today, i MACRO | Oct 01, 2026, 02:53 AM UTC L Steel Rises Amid Falling Global Output Steel rebar futures climbed to around CNY 3,109 per ton, reaching a one-week high after World Steel Association data showed global crude steel production fell 1.2% year-on-year to 144.2 million tons in August. On a month GEOPOLITICS | Oct 01, 2026, 02:51 AM UTC L India's Kotak Mahindra Bank names Anup Kumar Saha as next CEO India's Kotak Mahindra Bank NSE:KOTAKBANK on Thursday said Anup Kumar Saha would be its next CEO, succeeding Ashok Vaswani, whose term ends next year.Saha has been apppinted for a three-year term.India's fourth-largest p EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 02:51 AM UTC L Palm Oil Falls on Softer Soybean Oil Prices Palm oil declined in Asian trading, influenced by overnight weakness in soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade. Concerns regarding rising domestic palm oil inventories and subdued export demand may also contrib COMMODITIES | Oct 01, 2026, 02:50 AM UTC L Global Inflation Expected to Remain Elevated in Q4 Global inflation is likely to remain elevated in the fourth quarter, according to Charu Chanana at Saxo Markets, citing geopolitical factors like Middle East disruptions adding a risk premium to crude oil prices as winte MACRO | Oct 01, 2026, 02:48 AM UTC L Trade Spotlight: Gujarat Pipavav Port, Sona BLW, ACE, Dr Lal PathLabs Market analysts offer insights and potential trading strategies for Gujarat Pipavav Port, Sona BLW, Action Construction Equipment, and Dr Lal PathLabs on October 1, following a day of market pressure where the Nifty 50 f EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 02:48 AM UTC L Kotak Mahindra Bank Names Anup Kumar Saha as CEO Kotak Mahindra Bank has appointed Anup Kumar Saha as its new CEO for a three-year term. He will succeed Ashok Vaswani when Vaswani's term concludes next year. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 02:43 AM UTC L Citi places LG Electronics India on 'positive catalyst watch' Brokerage firm Citi retained a 'Buy' recommendation on LG Electronics India Ltd. stock with a price target of ₹2,025 per share, implying an 18% upside from its closing price of ₹1,715.05 on Wednesday. The firm also place EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 02:41 AM UTC L Singapore Dollar Eases on Higher U.S. Treasury Yields The Singapore dollar weakened slightly against the U.S. dollar in Asian trading, influenced by elevated U.S. Treasury yields driven by higher oil prices and fiscal concerns. FX | Oct 01, 2026, 02:40 AM UTC M US Stock Futures Higher Amid Rising Treasury Yields Ahead of Jobs Data U.S. stock futures traded higher in overnight trading on Wednesday, as investors awaited the initial jobless claims data due Thursday. Long-dated bond yields surged to multi-decade highs. As of late Wednesday, Dow future MACRO | Oct 01, 2026, 02:39 AM UTC L South Korea President Lee: Alaska LNG Project Work Will Begin Only If Commercially Viable And Compliant With South Korean Legal Procedures Investment Project Profits To Be Split 50-50 Until Principal And Interest Are Recovered NEWS | Oct 01, 2026, 02:38 AM UTC L South Korea President Lee: nuclear power projects must ensure commercial viability on a plant-by-plant basis South Korea President Lee: nuclear power projects must ensure commercial viability on a plant-by-plant basis NEWS | Oct 01, 2026, 02:38 AM UTC L South Korea President Lee: Investment project gains to be split 50-50 until principal and interest fully repaid South Korea President Lee: Investment project gains to be split 50-50 until principal and interest fully repaid NEWS | Oct 01, 2026, 02:37 AM UTC L South Korea President Lee: Alaska LNG project to start only if commercially viable and compliant with South Korean law South Korea President Lee: Alaska LNG project to start only if commercially viable and compliant with South Korean law NEWS | Oct 01, 2026, 02:36 AM UTC L Naver Could Miss 3Q Earnings, Nomura Analyst Says Nomura analyst Angela Hong stated that South Korean internet giant Naver might report a third-quarter earnings miss, with operating profit likely falling below market consensus due to increased costs for infrastructure a EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 02:35 AM UTC H Kiwi Dollar Falls to Lowest Since November 2025 The New Zealand dollar slipped to around $0.562 on the first day of October, hitting its lowest level since November 2025, as broad-based US dollar strength continued to weigh on the currency. The greenback was supported CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 01, 2026, 02:34 AM UTC L India's B.S. Sponge Files For 10 Billion Rupees IPO India's B.S. Sponge has filed for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) worth 10 billion Indian Rupees, according to a draft prospectus. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 02:34 AM UTC L Neuromeka Wins 2 Billion Won Order Neuromeka Co Ltd has secured a 2 billion won order. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 02:32 AM UTC L Tech Mahindra Shareholders to Receive Reward October 15 Tech Mahindra's board will consider an interim dividend and bonus share issue on October 15 and 16. Approximately 7.1 lakh retail shareholders are expected to benefit from this potential reward. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 02:32 AM UTC M Asian session market picture: S&P 500 +0.31%, Nasdaq 100 +0.43%; USD/JPY +0.49%, WTI -0.18%, 1810 leads volume Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.31 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.43 percent, Dow futures is up 0.07 percent and Russell futures is up 0.08 percent. In currencies, the dollar inde EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC L Toyota to invest $1.34 billion in EV production in Argentina Toyota Motor plans to invest approximately $1.34 billion in electric vehicle production in Argentina, according to the country's Economy Minister. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 02:29 AM UTC L Nomura: China PMI Improvement Likely Seasonal, Not Recovery Sign Nomura analysts stated that China's September PMI improvement was primarily seasonal and not indicative of a true economic recovery, especially concerning domestic demand. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 02:29 AM UTC H Trump Stunned by Israeli Plumber Who 'Took the Stick' to Save Plunging Plane After Learning 'Sort of How to Fly' From 'Air Disasters' On Wednesday, President Donald Trump recounted an account of how an Israeli plumber helped prevent a Flydubai jet carrying 174 people from crashing after an altercation between the pilots sent the aircraft into a steep d LIVE | Oct 01, 2026, 02:28 AM UTC M Commodity prices mixed as investors assess Fed outlook Commodity markets traded mixed on October 1, with oil prices nearly flat in early Asian trade after rising sharply in the previous session. Gold opened the month steady as softer inflation data reduced expectations of a MACRO | Oct 01, 2026, 02:28 AM UTC M Tankan Survey Backs Faster BOJ Rate Hike View The Bank of Japan's Tankan survey results, with the headline index for large manufacturers reaching its highest since March 2018, support the view of a faster-than-before rate-hike cycle, according to Mizuho Securities e CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 01, 2026, 02:25 AM UTC H Japan 10-Year Yield Rises on Hawkish BOJ Outlook Japan’s 10-year government bond yield climbed to around 3.1% on Thursday, returning to 30-year highs as strong economic data and hawkish signals from the Bank of Japan reinforced expectations for a faster pace of policy CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 01, 2026, 02:25 AM UTC L South Korea ordered to pay Elliott $48.49M over Samsung merger dispute South Korea has been ordered to pay Elliott Investment Management approximately $48.49 million plus interest. An arbitration tribunal ruled that the government's involvement in the 2015 merger of Samsung C&T and Cheil In REGULATION | Oct 01, 2026, 02:24 AM UTC L Vietnam dong, gold rates snapshot A snapshot of Vietnamese dong exchange rates in the official and unofficial markets, indicative SJC gold prices in Hanoi and interbank offered rates at 0222 GMT. The State Bank of Vietnam sets the mid-point rate daily. FX | Oct 01, 2026, 02:24 AM UTC H Yen Weakens As BoJ Summary Damps Bets For Back-To-Back Rate Hike READ HERE CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 01, 2026, 02:22 AM UTC L Asian factory activity expands on global AI demand Factory activity across Asia expanded in September, aided by global AI demand, according to private surveys released on Thursday. This offers some relief to policymakers concerned about inflation. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 02:22 AM UTC M India Shares Set For Negative Open As Foreign Outflows Weigh Indian equities are poised for a weak start on Thursday, pressured by consistent foreign fund outflows, despite some relief from easing crude oil prices due to potential US-Iran peace talks. GIFT Nifty futures indicated EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 02:22 AM UTC M Thai Baht Weakens Against US Dollar The Thai baht weakened by 0.16% against the US dollar on Thursday, trading at 33.63 baht per dollar. FX | Oct 01, 2026, 02:22 AM UTC L Four killed, six wounded in Pakistani air strike on Afghanistan: Afghan provincial official Four killed, six wounded in Pakistani air strike on Afghanistan: Afghan provincial official NEWS | Oct 01, 2026, 02:22 AM UTC L Codan Communications Outlook Viewed as Conservative by UBS Analysts UBS analysts believe Codan's second-half outlook for its communications division appears conservative. While maintaining a neutral rating on the technology hardware supplier, the analysts suggest the outlook implied by t EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 02:21 AM UTC M Mynt, GCash owner, prices Philippine IPO at 6.6 pesos per share Mynt, the parent of Philippine mobile wallet GCash, has priced its initial public offering at 6.60 pesos ($0.1053) per share, raising about 53 billion pesos. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 02:21 AM UTC L Euroz Hartleys Questions Viridis Mining's Future Amid Lynas-Meteoric Deal Following Lynas Rare Earths' planned 968 million Australian dollar takeover of Meteoric Resources, Euroz Hartleys has raised questions about the future of Viridis Mining (VMM). Viridis's Colossus project neighbors the Ca EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 02:20 AM UTC M Gold Flat Ahead of US Jobs Data Spot gold prices were flat on Thursday, trading at $4,155.65 per ounce as markets awaited key US nonfarm payrolls data to inform the Federal Reserve's policy decisions. US gold futures also remained flat. COMMODITIES | Oct 01, 2026, 02:20 AM UTC L Southport Acquisition Corp. II Is a Blank-Check Company Southport Acquisition Corp. II is identified as a blank-check company. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 02:18 AM UTC L WTI crude oil futures may retest resistance at $91.46 WTI crude oil futures (CL1!) may retest resistance at $91.46 per barrel. A break above this level could lead to a gain to $94.75. The bounce from the September 23 low of $88.71 appears incomplete. ENERGY | Oct 01, 2026, 02:17 AM UTC L Southport Acquisition Corp. II Expects Offering to Close on or About Oct. 2 >PORT Southport Acquisition Corp. II Expects Offering to Close on or About Oct. 2 >PORT MNA | Oct 01, 2026, 02:17 AM UTC L Southport Acquisition Corp. II Underwriters Have Option to Buy Additional 3.0M Units Underwriters for Southport Acquisition Corp. II hold the option to purchase an additional 3.0 million units. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 02:17 AM UTC H Japan Chief Cabinet Sec Kihara: BoJ Tankan Business Sentiment In Line With Government’s View Japan Chief Cabinet Sec Kihara: BoJ Tankan Business Sentiment In Line With Government’s View CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 01, 2026, 02:16 AM UTC L Indonesia plans first adjustment of tax-free income threshold since 2016 Indonesia plans to increase the tax-free threshold for income, a senior minister said, with the first adjustment in a decade set to increase disposable income as the government looks to stimulate economic activity. REGULATION | Oct 01, 2026, 02:16 AM UTC L Southport Acquisition Corp. II Unit Comprises 1 Ordinary Share, 0.5 Redeemable Warrant Each unit of Southport Acquisition Corp. II consists of one ordinary share and 0.5 redeemable warrant. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 02:15 AM UTC L Asia FX Updates: Japanese Yen Drops by 0.47% Top currency losers are Japanese Yen (-0.47%) and South Korean Won (-0.20%). Meanwhile Chinese Yuan was little changed. NEWS | Oct 01, 2026, 02:15 AM UTC L Southport Acquisition Corp. II Units to List on NYSE Southport Acquisition Corp. II units are set to list on the NYSE under the ticker symbol 'PORT.U' and will commence trading on October 1. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 02:14 AM UTC M Federal Realty Investment Trust announces Q3 2026 earnings date Federal Realty Investment Trust said it will release third-quarter 2026 earnings and host a conference call. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 02:14 AM UTC M Japan's Nikkei Hits Six-Week High on Micron Forecast, Chip Stock Strength Japan's Nikkei 225 Index surged to a more than six-week high on Thursday, boosted by gains in key chip-related stocks. Robust earnings from Micron Technology fueled optimism regarding AI-related investments, driving the EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 02:14 AM UTC L South Korean won, Thai baht lead losses across Asian currencies Here are rates for Asian currencies against the U.S. dollar at 0205 GMT. FX | Oct 01, 2026, 02:14 AM UTC M Southport Acquisition Corp. II Prices IPO of 20.0M Units at $10.00 Southport Acquisition Corp. II has priced its Initial Public Offering (IPO) of 20.0 million units at $10.00 per unit. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 02:13 AM UTC L Canadian dollar drops to three-month low at C$1.4246 Canadian dollar drops to three-month low at C$1.4246 NEWS | Oct 01, 2026, 02:13 AM UTC L LG Electronics India Growth Expected to Continue in 2Q LG Electronics India is anticipated to maintain strong growth in the second quarter without margin dilution, according to Citi analyst Ashish Kanodia. Citi forecasts revenue and E... The analyst cited a shift towards pre EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 02:11 AM UTC L Aurobindo Pharma arm launches Adquey in US Acrotech Biopharma, a subsidiary of Aurobindo Pharma, has launched Adquey in the U.S. for the treatment of mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis and established a dedicated dermatology business unit. The launch marks Acrote EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 02:11 AM UTC M Defense Plans for AI-Driven Autonomous Warfare Command Boost Stocks Stocks including ONDS, AVAV, KTOS, RCAT, and UMAC saw gains overnight following the Pentagon's unveiling of plans for a new Autonomous Warfare Command, with initiatives focused on autonomous defense capabilities. EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 02:11 AM UTC